Lexus ES manuals

Lexus ES: Differential Oil

Components

COMPONENTS

ILLUSTRATION

*1

REAR DIFFERENTIAL FILLER PLUG

*2

REAR DIFFERENTIAL DRAIN PLUG

*3

GASKET

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N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque

Non-reusable part

On-vehicle Inspection

ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT DIFFERENTIAL OIL

(a) Stop the vehicle on a level surface.

(b) Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, remove the rear differential filler plug and gasket.

(c) Check that the oil level is between 0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.) from the bottom lip of the differential filler plug hole.

NOTICE:

  • After changing the oil seal, drive the vehicle and then check the oil level again.
  • Too much or too little oil will lead to differential problems.

*a

0 to 5 mm (0 to 0.196 in.)

(d) If there is not enough oil, inspect for oil leaks and fill the differential carrier assembly with Toyota genuine differential gear oil LT SAE 75W-85 API GL-5 or equivalent.

(e) Using a 10 mm socket hexagon wrench, install a new gasket and the rear differential filler plug.

Torque:

39 N·m {398 kgf·cm, 29 ft·lbf}

Replacement

REPLACEMENT

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